Best forest trails in Nickenich

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#1 - Laacher See Rundweg (Nickenich NI5)
4.4 (97)·Moderate·5.1 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hr
Circular hiking tour close to nature in Nickenich, Rhineland-Palatinate. A parking lot and a bus stop are located directly at the lake. It is located in the Vulkaneifel near the Maria Laach Abbey and is the largest lake in Rhineland-Palatinate at around 3.3 km². Highlights: - Laacher lake - Camping possible - Monastery Abbey of Maria Laach - acidulous water - Interesting flora & fauna - Beautiful views
#2 - Pellenzer Seepfad
4.4 (36)·Hard·10.1 mi·Est. 5.5–6 hr
On this certified premium hiking trail, which is part of the Rhine-Mosel-Eifel-Land dream trails, you get unique insights into the volcanic past of the Eppelsberg. In addition, there are great views of the Maria Laach monastery over Lake Laach. Highlights along the route: - Ash wall of the Laacher See volcano - Krufter forest lake - ledge - magnificent panoramic views of the Siebengebirge and the Pellenz - Laacher See with a view of the Benedictine Abbey of Maria Laach - Nickenicher Tumulus...
#3 - Laacher Lake - Lydiaturm Loop
4.1 (21)·Moderate·8.2 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hr
Beautiful hiking trail around the Laacher See near Nickenich, Rhineland-Palatinate The hike starts at the bus stop with car park Waldfrieden / Laacher See and goes counter-clockwise around the Laacher See. The hike leads past the Mofetten am Laacher See and the Benedictine Abbey of Maria Laach. Highlights: - Lydia Tower lookout point with a view of Lake Laacher See - Historic Benedictine Abbey of Maria Laach - Mofetten in the Laacher See (accompanying phenomenon of volcanism)
#4 - Laacher See Loop from Nickenich
4.4 (12)·Hard·12.7 mi·Est. 6.5–7 hr
Idyllic lake tour around Lake Laach, Rhineland-Palatinate. This route starts and ends in Nickenich. The loop leads around Lake Laach with a few ups and downs. Here, it is nice enjoy the surrounding nature in peace and quiet. In silence, it is possibke to hear sometimes the bubbling caused by the bubbles that rise in Lake Laach. This is a sign of the still active earth that bubbles beneath the earth here in the volcano. Highlights: - Lake Laach - Devil's Pulpit - Kruft oven - Maria Lach...
#5 - Unterwegs im Vulkanland zwischen Laacher See und Rheintal
4.7 (5)·Moderate·9.7 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hr
#6 - Laacher Lake - Krufter Forest Lake
4.5 (5)·Moderate·7.8 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hr
#7 - Großer Rundweg (Nickenich NI1)
4.4 (6)·Moderate·9.2 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hr
#8 - Von Aare Weg (Nickenich NI4)
4.6 (2)·Moderate·5.7 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hr
#9 - Nickenicher Hochwald (Nickenich Ni2)
3.7 (3)·Moderate·4.3 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hr
#10 - Nickenich, Laacher Lake, and Bad Tönisstein Loop
5.0 (1)·Hard·13.1 mi·Est. 6.5–7 hr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the longest forest trail in Nickenich?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest forest trail in Nickenich is Nickenich, Laacher Lake, and Bad Tönisstein Loop. This trail is estimated to be 13.1 mi long.

Which forest trail has the most elevation gain in Nickenich?

Nickenich: With an ascent of 2,414 ft, Nickenich, Laacher Lake, and Bad Tönisstein Loop has the most elevation gain of all of the forest trails in the area. The next highest ascent for forest trails is Laacher See Loop from Nickenich with 2,332 ft of elevation gain.